COURSE OUTLINE

SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS

Second Semester, December 4, 20] 7

By:

PROF. MAURlCIO C. ULEP

San Sebastian Recoletos College of Law

IN GENERAL

1. Definition and Scope of Special Proceedings

Sec. 1, Rule 72

Hagans y. Wislizenns, 42 Phil. 890

2. Nature of Special Proceedings

Tabuada v. Ruiz. 556 SeRA 294

2.1 An Estate is a juridical person

Vda de BOTTOmeo v. Pogoy, 126 SCRA 222

3. Civil Action distinguished from Special Proceedings:

Heirs of Guido and Isabel Yaptinchay vs. Del Rosario, 304 SCRA 18
Gemino v. Eugenio, 806 SCRA 617

4. L,md registration cases arc not special proceedings

Cheng v. Lim Tian Kce. 77 SCRA 440

RULES 72 to 77
~C'''IC'm('nt (If EstntC' up to All(lw<lllcC (If Wills

Read Related Law;;;: Articles 783 to 795, 838. New Civil Code

1. Meaning and application of Section 2, Rule 72

ShekcT v. Estatc of Alice 0. ShekeL 540 SCRA 111

2. JURISDICTION AND VENUE IN SETTLEMENT OF ESTATES-Rule 73

Sec. 88. judiciary Act of 1948 (old law)

Sec. 19 and 33, B. P. 129. as amended (new law)

Sec. 3, RA 7691 (Expanded Jurisdiction of Metropolitan Trial Courts)

Gareia-Quiazon v. Belen. 702 SCRA 707

Cuenco v. Court of Appeals, 53 SCRA 360

San Luis v. San Luis, 514 SCRA 294

Jao v. Court of Appeals, 382 SCRA 407

3. SUMMARY SETTLEMENT OF ESTATES - Rule 74

 A.M. No. 08-8-7-SC dated Oetober 27, 2009 (Small Claims Court) as revised
pursuant to Revised Rules ofProeedure effective February I, 201<5

Del Rosario v. Cunanan, 76 SCRA 135

Segura v. Segura, 165 SCRA 368

Pedrosa v. Court of Appeals, 353 SCRA 620

Benatiro v. Heirs of Evaristo Cuyos, 560 SCRA 478

3.1 NatureofSec.l,RuJe74

eua v. Vargas. 506 SCRA 374

3.2 Annotation in land title subject of summary settlement

Tan v. Benolirao, 604 SCRA 36

3.2.1 Purpose of registration

Castro v. Miat. 397 SeRA 271

3.3 Persons who may seek remedy under Rule 74

Sampilo and Salacup v. COllrt of Appeals and. Sinopera., 103 PhiL 70

Estate of Francisco v. Carreon. et. aI., 95 Phil. 237

3.4 Exceptions to the Rule Requiring Appointment of Administrator

Avelino v. Court of Appeals, 329 SCRA 369

3.5 When may extrajudicial settlement not be binding

Neri v. Heirs of Hadji Yusop Uy, 683 SCRA 553

3.6 Nature of extrajudicial settlement

Tayco v. Heirs of Concepcion Tayeo-Flores, 637 SeRA. 742

3.7 \\Then will an affidavit of self-adjudication be proper

Rebusquillo v. Gualvez, 725 SCRA 259

3.8 When will an extrajudicial partition be void

The Roman Catholic Bishop of Tuguegarao v. Prudencio, 802 SCRA 319

4. PRODUCTION AND ALLOWANCE OF A WILL - Rule 75

4.1 POWER OF A PROBATE COURT rN GENERAL

Agtarap v. Agtarap, 651 SCRA 455

4.2 PROBATE OF A WILL IS MANDATORY; PURPOSE

Roberts v. Leonides, 129 SCRA 33

4.3 Probate proceeding is not barred by the Statute of Limitations and

estoppel

Pa""z
 c;: Art.1144, New Civil Code
Guevarra v. Guevarra and Quinto, 98 Phil. 249

Fernandez y. Dimagiba. 21 SCRA 428

4.4 REQUISITES FOR PARTITION: IS ORAL PARTITION VALID?

Vda. de Reyes v. Court of Appeals, 199 SCRA 646

Sanchez v. Court of Appeals, 279 SCRA 647

4.5 PROBATE IS A PROCEEDING IN REM

Alaban v. Court of Appeals, 470 SCRA 697

4.6 NATURE AND PROCEDURE IN PROBATE PROCEEDINGS

Vda. de Precilla v. Narciso, 46 SCRA 538

5. ALLOWANCE AND DISALLOWANCE OF A WILL - RULE 76

5.1 Scope of probate jurisdiction

Heirs of Spouses Remedios R. Sande,ias and Eliodoro P. Sandejas, Sf. v. Una,

351 SCRA 183 .

5.2 mRISDlCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

De Aranz v. Galing, 161 SCRA 628

Perez \. Perez, 105 Phil. 1132

5.2.1 Publication needed: Newspaper of General Circulation and other

requirements

Basa v. Mercado, 61 Phil. 632

Santos v. Castillo, 64 Phil. 2 I I
China Banking Corporation v, Martir, 599 SCRA 672

5.2.2 Is the Internet a medium'for publishing laws?

Garcillano v. The House of Representatives Committees on

Public Information, elc., 575 SCRA 170

5.3 RATIONALE FOR ALLOWANCE OF A WILL

Maloles II v. Philips, 324 SCRA 172

5.4 TESTACY IS FAVORED OVER INTESTACY

Balanay, Jr. v. Martinez, 64 SCRA 452

5.5 COURTS AREA OF INQUIRY IN PROBATE PROCEEDINGS

Nuguid v. Nuguid, ct. aI., 17 SCRA 449

Morales v. CFI ofCavitc, Br. V, 146 SCRA 373

Teng v. Ting, 803 SCRA 614

5.5.1 What is Collation

Page 3
 ,I\rticle 1061, New Civil Code
Vizconde v. Court of Appeals, 286 SCRA 217
Sanchez v. Court of Appeals, 279 SCRA 647
Lesaca v. Lesaea, 91 Phil. 135

5.6 HOW TO PROVE EXECUTION AND CONTENTS OF A WILL

Gan v. Yap, 104 Phil. 509

Rodelas v. Arafiza, 119 SeRA 16

5.7 GROUNDS FOR DISALLOWANCE

Sees. 9, 10, 13, Rule 76, Revised Rules of Court

6. DEFINITION OF TESTAMENTARY CAPACITY

Torres and Lopez de Bueno v. Lopez, 48 Phil. 772

6.1 Mental capacity of testator

Samson v. Corrales Tan Quintin, 44 Phil. 573

Lim v. Chineo, 55 Phil. 891

7. ALLOWANCE OF WILL PROVED OUTSIDE THE PHILIPPINES - RULE 77

7.1 Evidence needed

Vda de Perez v. Toiete, 232 SCRA 722

Suntay v. Suntay, 95 Phil. 500

7.2 Probate of wills executed by a foreigner abroad

Palaganas v. Palaganas. 640 SCRA 538

8. PROCEDURAL ASPECTS

8.1 Order of exclusion of properties' is provisional

Pobre v. Gonong, 148 SCRA 553

Pio Barreto Realty Development, Inc. v. Court of Appeals, 131 SCRA 606

8.2 Purpose of presentation of claim in the probate court

Gutierrez,.Ir. v. Maeandog, 150 SCRA 422

8.3 A probate court does not detennine title to properties

Jardcleza v. Jardeleza, 758 SCRA 659

Gregorio v. Madarang, 612 SCRA 340

8.3.1 modification of the rule

Romero v. Court of Appeals, 670 SCRA 218

RULES 78 to 90

THE LAW ON EXECUTORS AND ADMINISTRATORS

Read related laws: Articles 1058, 1060, 778-780, 2263, New Civil Code
Rule 87: Articles 1029, 1861,2032, New Civil Code
Sec. 3, Rule 3, 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure
Rule 88 in relation to Sec. 203, Insurance Code of the Philippines
Rule 90 in relation to Articles 1057, 1081, 1083, 1086, 1088, 1091,
1097.1078,1079 to 1105 and 2127, Civil Code of the Philippines.

1. LEITERS TESTAMENTARY AND ADMINISTRA TlON, WHEN AND TO

WHOM ISSUED - Rule 78

1.1 Quallfic~tions

Republic v. Marcos, 595 SCRA 43

Maloles If v. Philips. 324 SCRA 172

1.2 WHAT ARE THE CRIMES INVOLVING MORAL TURPITUDE

In re: Basa, 41 Phil. 275

1.3 JURISDICTIONAL FACTS REQUIRED IN LEITERS OF

ADMINISTRATrON

Vda. de Chua v. Court of Appeals, 287 SCRA 33

Vd, de M,n,lo v. Court of Appeals, 349 SCRA. 135

1.4 RATIONALE FOR APPOlNTMENTOF AN ADMlNISTRATOR

Suntlly III v. Cojuangco-Suntay, 683 SCRA 439

1.5 THE ORDER OF PREFERENCE IN THE APPOINTMENT OF AN

AUMINISTRAJUR

15.1 Meaning of next of kin

Ventura v. Ventura 160 SCRA 810

15.2 Order of preference to be followed

Gabriel v. Court of Appeals. 212 SCRA 413

Butiong v. Plaza, 765 SCRA 227

15.3 Illegitimate child

G,,-,pay, Jr. v. Court of Appeals, 238 SCRA 163

l5.4 General disqualification

Mareelo Investment and Management Corporation v. Marcelo, Jr.,

743 SCRA253

1.6 THE ADMINISTRATOR IS AN OFFICER OF THE COURT

Valarao v. P,,-,cual. 392 SCRA 695

 1.7 APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR IN CASE A SPOUSE

ABANDONS THE CONJUGAL DWELLING

Arts. 101, 128, 142, Family Code

2. OPPOSING ISSUANCE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY -RULE 79

2.1 WHO IS A REAL PARTY IN INTEREST IN ADMINISTRATION

PROCEEDINGS

2.1.1 Who is an interested party in settlement proeeedings

Reyes v. Enriquez, 551 SCRA 86

6arcia-Ouiason v. Belen, 702 SCRA 707

2.1.2 1-h.'ir who renounced his righls

Duran v. Duran, 20 SCRA 379

2.1.3 Person who offered to buy property of the estate

CFl ofRizal, Br. IX v. Court of Appeals, 106 SCRA 114

2.1.4 Creditor

Tayag v. Tayag-Gallor. 549 SCRA 68

3. SPECIAL ADMINISTRATOR - RULE 80

3.1 Circumstances to Appoint a Speeial Administrator

De Guzman v. Guadiz, 96 SCRA 938

Vda de Dayrit v. Ramolete, 117 SCRA 608
Heirs of Belinda Dahlia A Castillo v. Lacuata·Gabriel, 474 SCRA 747

3.2 Qualifications: How many spe.cial administrators should there be

Roxas v. Pecson, 82 Phil. 407

Matias v. Gonzales, 101 Phil. 852

Corona v. Court of Appeais, 116 SeRA 316

3.2.1 Requirements for the appointment of more than one administrator

Suntay III v. Cojuangco-Suntay, 683 SCRA 439

3.2.2 Reasons for appointment of co·administrator

Gabriel v. Court of Appeals, 212 SCRA 413

3.3 Powers and Duties

Anderson v. Perkins. I SeRA 387

Liwanagv.Reyes, 12SCRA43

3.4 Appointment of special administrator is interlocutory

Manungas v. Loreto, 655 SCRA 734

 3.5 Not an agent Of representative of the parties

Valarao v. Pascual, 392 SCRA695

3.6 Removal of Special Administrator

Junquera v. Borromeo, et. aI., 99 Phil. 276

Co v. Rosario, 553 SCRA 225

De Gala v. Gonzales and Qna, 53 Phil. 104

4. ADMINISTRATOR'S BOND~ RULE 81

4.] Conditions of the Bond

Luzon Surety Co. Inc. v. Quebrar, 127 SCRA 295

Cosme de Mendoza v. Pacheco, 64 PhiL 134

4.2 Function

Ocampo v. Ocampo, 623 SCRA 559

5. REVOCATIONIREMOV AL, DEATH, RESIGNATION OF ADMINISTRATOR

OR EXECUTOR

5.1 Administrator who owes money to the estate is not necessarily a ground
For removal

Dalisay v. Consolacion, 92 SCRA 303

5.2 Right to intervene as an heir is not a ground for removal

Reyes v. Aransanzo, 116 SCRA 157

5.3 Evidenee needed to remove an administrator

Gonzales v. Aguinaldo, 190 SS=RA 112

SA Removal by court is discretionary

Mendiola v. Court of Appeals, 190 SCRA 421

Ocampo v. Ocampo, 623 SCRA 559

6. RULES ON INVENTORY AND APPRAISAL. PROVISION FOR SUPPORT OF

FAMILY - RULE 83

6.1 Meaning of "Spouse" in Section 3, Rule 83

. Santero v. CFI ofCavite, 153 SCRA 728

6.2 Function of the probate court in the liquidation ofthe estate

Intestate Estate of the late Don Mariano San Pedro y Esteban v, Court
of Appeals, 265 SeRA 733
lIeilO of Jose Sy Bang v. Sy, 603 scRA 534

6.3 Period
 Sebial v. Sebial, 64 SCRA 385

6.4 Provisional inclusion of property in Inventory

6.4.1 Probate eourt cannot detcnnine title to properties; exception

Reyes v. Mosqueda, 187 SCRA 661

Munsayac-De Villa v. Court of Appeals, 414 SCRA 436

6.4.2 Duty of court in the inventory process

Chua v. Absolute Management Corporation, 413 SCRA 547

6.4.3 Gourt's detennination of what should be included or excluded in

an inventory

Aranas v. Mercado, 713 SCRA 194

Romero v. Court of Appeals, 670 SCRA 218

6.5 Sale of property of estate without court order is void

Lee v. Regional Trial Court of Quezon City, HI. 85.423 SCRA 497

7. POWERS AND DUTlES OF EXECUTORS AND ADMlNISTRATORS - RULE 84

7.1 Nature of duties of Administrator

Lao v. Genato, 137 SCRA 77

7.2 Degree of diligence needed

Wilson v. Rear. 55 Phil. 44

7.3. Power 10 leac;e

San Diego v. Nombre, 11 SCRA 165

7.4 Conflict oflnterest not allowed

.Iuro"n v. Cusi, 28 SeRA 1008

Mananquil v. Villegas, 189 SCRA 335

8. COMPENSATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF ADMlNISTRATORS - RULE 85

8.1 Nature afDuty to Account

. Tumang v. Laguio, 96 SCRA 124

De Guzman v. Guzman, 83 SCRA 256

8.2 Duty cannot be waived

Joson v. Joson, 2 SCRA 82

8.3 Charges and Expenses of Administrator

Phil. Trust Co. v. Luzon Surety Co., 2 SCRA 122

 8.4 Serving with or without compensation

Sison v. Teodoro, 100 Phil. 1055

Intestate Estate ofCannen de Luna v. lAC, 170 SCRA 246

9. CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE- RULE 86

9.1 Period to File Claims; Conditions

Man v. De Guzman, 107 Phil. 839

Heirs of Ramon Pizarro, Sr. v. Consolaeion, 161 SCRA 186
Intestfi.te Estate of Dominador Danan v. Buencamino, 110 SCRA 352

9.2 Actions which sur.. . ive/do not survive

Aguas v. Llemos, 5 SCRA 959

Saligtlffiba v. Palanog, 573 SCRA 8
Immaculate Concepcion Academy v. AMA Computer College,
641 SCRA 428

9.3Nature ofCJaims

9.3.1 Claims are transmi~~ible to the heirs

Slronghold In~urancc Company, Inc. v. Republic-Asahi Glass

Corporation, 492 SCRA 179

9.3.2 Liabilities should be filed as claims in the settlement of the estate

Metrobank v. Absolute Management Corp., 688 SCRA 225

9.4 Filing of money claims is mandatory

Union Bank of the Philippines v. Santibanez, 452 SCRA 228

,

9.5 Distinction between a Debt and a Claim

Premiere Development Bank v. Flores, 574 SCRA 66

9.6 Filing of claims by creditors; procedure

Heirs of the Late Spouses Flaviano Maglasang and Salud Adaza­

Maglasang v. Manila Banking Corporation, 706 SCRA 235
Imperial Insurance v. David, 133 SCRA 317

9..7 One who is not a e.reditor has no right to intervene in the probate
Proceedings

Ortiga Brothers & Co. v. Enage & Yap Tieo, 18 PhiL 345

9.8 Application of Sec. 7. Rule 89

Philippine National Bank v. Court of Appeals, 360 SCRA 370

 10. ACTIONS BY AND AGAINST EXECUTORS AND ADMINISTRATORS ­
RULE g7 '

10.1 REMEDIES OF ORDINARY CREDITOR AGAINST ESTATE OF

DECEASED

A) Ifdebtor dies before action is filed against him - Sec. 5, Rule 86

B) If debtor dies after action is filed against him but before judgment of the
RTC

Sec. 20, Rule 3, 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure

Dy v, Pnngr, 70 SCRI\ 9fl
Villcgn, v. Court of Appeal" 271 SCRA 148
,
C) I!'the debtor die' ancr tbe judgment oftbe RTC and pending appeal

Paredes v. Moya, 61 SCRA 526

Tuano v. People, 804 SCRA 319

D) If the debtor dies after Judgment agajnst him has become final and
executory

See. 7(e), Rule 39,1997 Rule. of Civil Procedure, Sec. 5, Rule 86

Py Eng Chong v. Herrera, 70 SCRA 130
Evangelista v. Proveedora., Inc., 38 SCRA 379

E) Purpose of substitution in case a party dies

Torres, Jr. v. Court of Appeals, 278 SCRA 793

10.2 Recovery of Property of the Estate

Velasquez v. George, 125 SCRA 456

Riolero v. Court of Appeals, 419 SCRA 54

10.3 Provisional authority of the probate eourt

Valera v. Inserto, 149 SCRA 533

10.4 Proceedings when property of the estate is concealed

Modesto v. Modesto, 105 Phil. 1066

10.5 Damages arising from a Crime

ABS CBN Broadcasting Corporation v. Office of Ombudsman,

619 SCRA 130

II. PAYMENT OF THE DEBTS OF THE ESTATE

11.1 JUDGMENT CREDITOR SHOULD INSTITUTE SETTLEMENT

PROCEEDINGS AND/OR FILE MONEY CLAIMS WITHIN THE STATUTE OF
NON CLAIMS.

Read P.D. 1755 amending Art. 1146, New Civil Code

Art. 1144 and 1152, New Civil Code; Sec. 6, Rule 39, 1997 Rules of CIvil

D~~A In
 Jlroccdure
Sections 4 and 5, Rule 74, Sections 2 and 5, Rule 86. Revised Rules of
Court

PNB v. Villarin, 66 SCRA 762

Romualdez v. Guzman, 105 SCRA 762

11.2 ACTION OF JUDGMENT BASED ON QUASI-DELICT FILED

AGAINST EXECUTOR OR ADMINISTRATOR, MONEY CLAIM BASED
ON CONTRACT OF TRANSPORTATION

Sec. 1, Rule 87, See. 5, Rule 86, Revised Rules of Court

Buan and Paras v. Laya, e1. aI., 102 Phil. 682

De Bautista v. Guzman, 125 SCRA 676

12. SALES, MORTGAGES and ENCUMBRANCES OF PROPERTY OF THE

DECEDENT - RULE 89

Paharnotang v. Philippine National Bank, 454 SCRA 681

CFI Rizolv. Court of appeals, 106 SCRA 114

Jarada v. Cusi. 28 SCRA 1008

13 ESTATE: HOW D1STRJBUTED- RULE 90

13.1 Partial DistributlQn

Gatmaitan v. Medina, 109 Phil. 108

13.2 Order of Partition

Imperial v. Munoz, 58 SCRA 678

Estate of Hilario M. Ruiz v. Court of Appeals, 252 SCRA 541

13.3 Requirements To Permit Advance Distribution of Estate

Quasha Ancheta Perra v:. LCN Construction, Corp., 563 SCRA 426

13.4 When will partition be premature

Figuraciorr-Gerilla v. Vda de Figuracion, 499 SCRA 484

13.5 Effect if there is no order of distribution

Sahidong v. Salas, 699 SCRA 303

13.6 When mayan estate of a deceased be ready for final closurc

PCIB v. Escolin, 56 SCRA 266

13.6.1 Whcn maya decree of distribution be set aside

Ancheta v. Gucrscy-Dalaygon. 490 SCRA 140

13.7 Remedy of heir who did not receive his share

Guilas v. Judge of the CFI ofParnpanga. 43 SCRA 11 I

 13.8 Project of Partition

Marcelo Investment and Management Corporation v.

Marcelo. Jr.. 743 SCRA 253

13.9 Payment of Attorney's Fees

Salonga Hernandez & Allado v. Pascual, 488 SCRA 449

Uy Tioco v. Imperial and Panis, 53 Phil. 802

14 PROCEDURAL MATTERS

14.1 Administrator cannot sell without the approval of the probate court

Trinidad v. Court of Appeals, 202 SCRA 106

14.2 An heir/co-owner can sell his ideal share

Acebedo v. Abesamis, 217 SCRA 186

14.3 Procedure on how shares of stocks of a decedcnt may be transferred to his

heirs

Gochan v. Young. 354 SCRA 207

RULES 91 and 98

TilE LAW ON ESCI lEATS AND TRUSTEES

Read Related laws:

Articles 49, 1012, 1013, 1440, 1443 to 1446, 1447to1457, New Civil Code
Sections 3, Rule 3 and Sec. 5 (ii), Rule 131, Revised Rules of Court

Sections 5 (5) and Sec. 6, Bam.." Pambansa Blg. 178 (Revised Seeurities Act)

Sec. 30, R.A. 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act)

Scctions 41 and :"4. InslITltnce COlle

Sec. 3 (h). P. D. 115. Regulating Trust Receipts Transactions

Sections 60 10 6.l GeneraJ Banking Act

I. ESCHEATS - RULE 91

1.1 WIlO MUST INITlATE ESCHEAT PROCEEDINGS

Bermuda v. Court of Appeals, 155 SCRA 8

Republic v. CFI, Manila, Brancb Xlll, 165 SCRA 11

1.2 UNCLAIMED BANK BALANCES

Gullas v. National Bank, 62 Phil. 519

Sec. 2, Act No. 3936 as amended by P.D. 679

1.3 INALlENABLE LAND

Republic v.lntermediate Appellate Court, 148 SCRA 271

Avila v. Court of Appeals, 145 SCRA 541
 1.4 WHEN TO FILE CLAIM

Republic v. Court of Appeals and Solano, 375 SCRA 484

1.5 Uniform Rules of Procedure for Reactivation of Claims

Treasury Circular No. 01·2010 dated April 8, 2010 by the Bureau of

Treasury

1.6 COMPARE IT WITH REVERSION PROCEEDINGS

Cawis v. Cerilles, 618 SCRA 357

Republic v. Mangotara, 624 SCRA 360

1.7 OTHER APPLICABLE LAW

Book III, Title I, Chapter 4, Sees. 12 to 15, Administrative Code of

1987

2. TRUSTEES - RULE 98

2.1 TRI ISTEE CANNOT ACQUIRE PROPERTY BY PRESCRJPTION

EsconJe v. Court of Appeals, 253 SeRA 66

Ancog v. Court of Appeals, 274 SCRA 676

2.2 CLASSIFICATION OF TRUSTS

2.2.1 Trust Defined

Philippine National Bank v. Court of Appeals, 217 SCRA 347

2.2.2 Classification of Trusts

O'Lao v. Co Cho Chit, 220 SCRA 656

2.2.3 Resulting and constructive trusts

Heirs of Lorenzo Yap v. Court of Appeals, 312 SCRA 603

Lopez v. Court of Appeals, 574 SCRA 26

2.3 DUTY OF A TRUSTEE

Araneta v. Perez, 5 SCRA 338

De Leon v. Molo-Pecson, 6 SCRA 978

2.4 EXPRESS TRUST HAS NO PRESCRPTIVE PERJOD

Geronimo and Isidro v. Nava and Aquino, 105 PhiL 145

2.5 TERMINATION OF TRUST

LDpez v. Gonzaga, 10 SCRA 167

RULES 92 to 97
 THE LAW ON GUARDIANSHIP

Read related laws:

Articles 67(4), 313, 318,327(4),349,351,1026 and 1027(3), 1048, 1491(1),

2032, 2082, 2180, and 2182, New Civil Code
Sections 175, 177. 180. Insurance Code
Article, 275m, 277, J 17, Revised Penal Code
Sections.1 and 5. Rule 3. Section 9. Rule 69.1997 Rules of Civil Procedure
ScclioJl5. Huh.' J 10. Revised Rules of Court
SeC'. 57, 73, R.i\.. Q165. Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of2002
Article 20,1',0 603; Arts. 142, 184,222,225, Family Code

I. JURISDICTION AND VENUE IN GUARDIANSHIP CASES

Old Rule: Sec. 90, Judiciary Act of 1948 as amended by RA 643

New Rule: Sec. 19(7) of B. P. 129

Nel)' v, Lorenzo, 44 SCRA 431

2. APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN IS DISCRETIONARY

Duncan v. CFI ofRizal (Br. X), 69 SCRA 296

3. NATlJRE AND PURPOSE

Oropesa v. Oropesa, 671 SCRA 174

4. EXTENT OF APPOINTMENT

Zafra-Sarte v. Court of Appeals, 32 SCRA 175

5. MEANING OF INCOMPETENT IN THIS RULE

Martinez v. Martinez, 1 PhiL 182

Vda de Baluyat v. Luciano, 72 SCRA 52
Francisco v. Court of Appeals, 127 SCRA 371

6. TWOFOLD OBJECTIVE OF A GUARDIANSHIP COURT

Alamayri v. Pabate, 553 SCRA 146

7. GUARDIAN CANNOT WAIVE RIGHTS OF THE WARD

Reyes v. Baretto-Datu, 19 SCRA 85

8. GUARDIANSHIP BOND

Arroyo v. Jungsay, 34 Phil. 590

Cosme v. Pacheco, 64 Phil. 134
Pineda v. Court of Appeals, 226 SCRA 754

9. REMOVALrrERMINATlON OF A GUARDIAN

Vda de Bengzon v. PNB, 3 SCRA 751

 Yuvienco v. Canonoy, 39 SCRA 597

10. PROCEDURAL ASPECTS

9.1 Property of a guardian can only be sold w1lh court approval

De Pua v. San Agustin, ] 06 SCRA 7

Lindain v. Court of Appeals. 212 SCRA 725

] 0.2 The importance of lis pendens pendjng guardianship hearing

Gonzales v. Ordones-Benitez, 181 SCRA 40]

10.1 Parents have preferential rights in the appointment of a guardian

Vancil v. Belmes, 358 SCRA 707

10.4 Where property of the ward is concealed or embezzled

Heirs of Jose Sy Bang v. Sy. 603 SCRA 534

RULES 99 and 100

THE LAW ON ADOPTION, CUSTODY OF MINORS

AND REVOCATJON OF ADOPTION

Read related laws:

E.O. 209 - Family Code of the Philippines

Section 3(2) Art. XV. 1987Constitution

B. P. 129, E. O. 56 (1986)
R. A. 8043 - Inter Country Adoption Law
R. A. 8552 - Domestic Adoption Act of 1988
A.M. No. 02-6-02-SC - Rules on Adoption

I. DEFINITiON, NATURE AND CONCEPT OF ADOPTION

PROCEEDINGS

Lazatin v. Campos, 92 SCRA 250

2. REASON FOR THE LAW ON ADOPTION

Hofilena v. Republic, 34 SCRA 545

3. EI.IGIflLE PARTIES

Sees. 4-5. 7-8, R.A. 8552 (Domestic Adoption Law) as amended by R.A.
9523 (Marcb 12,2009)

4. JURISDICTION AND VENUE

Sec. 6 & 20: Sec. 7, B.P. 129; Sec. 5, R.A. 8369 (Establishing Family
Courts)

5 OBJECT OF ADOPTION
 Republic v. Court of Appeals and Wong, 209 SCRA 1.89

6. JOINT ADOPTION BY HUSBAND AND WIFE IS MANDATORY

Republic v. Court of Appeals and Bobiles, 205 SeRA 356

Republic v. Toledano, 233 SCRA 9

Republic v. Vergara, 270 SCRA 206

7. CONSENT TO ADOPTION

Sec. 9, R.A. 8552, Art 2(2), RA 9523 (An Aet Requiring Certification
from the DSWD to Declare a child Legally Available for Adoption)
Cang v. Clavano, 296 SCRA 128

8. DOMESTIC ADOPTION

In re: Petition for Adoption of Michelle P. Lim, and Michael Jude P. Lim.
588 SCRA 98
Castro v. Gregorio, 738 SCRA 415

9. PROCEDURE

Sees 7-18, 21-24, Sees. 10-15, R.A. 8552

DSWD v. Belen, 275 SCRA 645

10. ADOPTION BY ALIEN AND INTER-COUNTRY ADOPTION

R.A. 8043 and Implementing Rules and Regulations

Nery v. Sampan" 734 SCRA 486

11. EFFECTS OF ADOPTION

Sec. 10. Sees. 16-18, RA 8552

In the Mli/tcr or the: Adoption of Stephanie Nathy Astorga Garcia,
454 SCRA 541

10.1 On parental liability pending adoption proceedings

Tamargo v. Court of Appeals, 209 SCRA 518

Cervantes v. Fajardo, 169 SCRA 575

10,2 On rights of succession

Sec. 18 Arts. 189-190, Family Code, Art. 39, P.D.

603, Rule 99, Sectjon 5, Rules of Court
Bartolome v. Social Security System, 740 SCKA. 78

\ OJ On name, Art. 365, New Civil Code

In the Matter of Adoption of Stephanie Garcja,

454 SCRA 541

II. WHO HAS THE RIGHT TO RESCIND ADOPTION

Lahom v. Sibulo. 406 SCRA 135

12. PROCEDURAL ASPECTS IN ADOPTION

 12. t The Secretary of the DSWD cannot grant adopnon

Bobanovic v. Montes, 142 SCRA 485 and 147 SCRA 622

12.2 Who has burden of proof in adoption proceedings

Vda. de Jacob v. Court of Appeals, 312 SCRA 772

12.3 Adoption by an alien

Republic v. Miller, 306 SCRA 183

'! 12.4 Adoption is not subject to collateral attack

Reyes v. Mauricio, 636 SCRA 79

13. CUSTODY OF MINORS

[3.1 Rules:

A.M. No. 0~-04·04·SC - SC Rules on Custody of Minors and Writ

of Habeas Corpus in relation to Custody of Minors

A.M. No. 02·1 1-12-SC - SC Procedure on Custody in Petition for

Declaration of Absolute Nullity or Void Marriages or Legal
Separation

A.M. No. 02-A-19-SC - Custody of Vagrant or Abused Children

13.2 Mandatory Reading: Custody of Minors in Relation to Habeas Corpus and

Other Important Allied Laws, (Trial Lawyers Guide on Important Basic
Rules. p 526, Ulep, Central Books/ore. 2016 Edition)

13.3 When may parental authority be waived

Sagala-Eslao v. Courfof Appeals, 266 SCRA 317

Santos, Sr. v. Court of Appeals, 242 SCRA 407

13 A The Tender Years Doctrine. Rules and Rationale

Cervantes v. Fajardo, 169 SCRA 575

Perez v. Court of Appeals and Perez, 255 SCRA 661

13A.l Reason for the rule

Pablo-Gualberto v. Gualberto V, 461 SCRA 450

13.5 In custody cases, the choice of the child must be respected

unless the parent chosen is unfit

David v. Court of Appeals, 250 SCRA 82

13.5.1 Proof needed to determine unfitness

Bondagjy v. Bondagjy, 371 SCRA 642. Read its sequel in

561 SCRA 633
13.6 A declaration for nullity of marriage carries a de facto
judgment for custody

Domingo v. Court of Appeals, 226 SCRA 572

13.6.\ Ilow to asccl1tlin the best interest of the child

Espiritu v. Court of Appeals, 242 SCRA 362

13.7 To whom shall the child be given in cases oflegal

separation

Sy v. Court of Appeals, 54\ SCRA 371

13.7.1 Purpose of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child

Beckett v. Sarmiento, Jr., 689 SCRA 494

13.8 RA. 9344 (The Comprehensive Juvenile Justice and Welfare System)

13.8.1 Procedure for taking the Child into Custody when he is in

conflict with the law (Sec. 21; Title V, Chapter I, R.A. 9344)

HubiJla v. People. 742 SCRA 487

RULE 102
THE LAW ON HABEAS CORPUS

Read related laws:

Sec. 15, Art. JIJ, 1987 Constitution

Section 2, Rule 23 and Section 8, Rule 135, Revised Rules of Court

I. WHO HAS JURISDICTION TO ISSUE THE WRIT

Old rule: Sec. 2, Rille 102, Revised Rules of Court

New Rule: Sec. 21, B. P. 129
R.A. 8369 - Family Courts Act

Rafael v. Puno. 76 SCRA 115

ComendadoT v. De ViJla, 200 SCRA 80

In tht MaNer of Application for the Issuance of a Writ of

Habeas Corpus, 436 SCRA 550
Tujan-Militante v. Cada-Deaper.. 731 SCRA 194
In thc Mattcr of the Petition for Habeas Corpus of Datukan
Malang SaJibo v. 'Varden, Quezon City Jail Annex, BJMP
Building, Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City, 755 SCRA 296

2. MEANING OF "FORTHWITH' in Sec. 5, Rule 102

Tan v. Adre, 450 SCRA 145

2.1 SCOPE OF HABEAS CORPUS

 Bemarte v. Court of Appeals, 263 SCRA 323
In Re: The Writ of Habeas Corpus for Reynald~ be ViIIa,
442 SCRA 706
Bagtas v. Santos, 606 SCRA 101

3. HABEAS CORPUS AND PARDON

In re: Wilfredo Sumulong Torres, 251 SCRA 709

. 4. "PALLADIUM OF LIBERTY" BUT IT CANNOT BE ISSUED AS A

MATTER OF RIGHT

Caballes v. Court of Appeals, 452 SCRA 312

5. IDENTITY AND WHEREABOUTS OF PERSON MUST BE

ASCERTAINED

Sombong v. Court of Appeals, 252 SCRA 663

In the Matter of Application for the Issuance of a Writ of Habeas

Corpus, TIlOmton v. 1110mton, 436 SCRA 550

6. EIGHT TYPES OF HABEAS CORP[r.~

6.1 Habea.\" corpus ad deliberandum et recipiendum

6.2 Habeas corpus adfaciendum et recipiendum
6.3 Habeas co/pus adfaciendum, subjiciendum et recipiendum
6.4 Haheas corpus adprosequendum
6.5 Habeas corpus ad respondendum
6.6 Habeas corpus ad sati.~faciendum
6.7 Habeas corpus ad tesl!ficandum
6.8 Habeas corpus cum causa

7. RESTRICTIVE CUSTODY IS BEYOND THE AMBIT OF HABEAS

CORn'S

Manalo v. Calderon, 536 SCRA 290

8. PROCEDURAL ASPECTS

8.1 Can a common-law-spouse file a petition for habeas corpus

Velasco v. Court of Appeals and Larkins, 245 SCRA 677

8.2 Can the writ be applicable to a dead person?

Eugenio v. Velez, 185 SCRA 425

8.3 Temporary release

Moncupa v. Ponce Emile, 141 SCRA 233

8.4 The writ cannot be suspended

Morales v. Emile, 121 SCRA 538

8.5 Rule if warden will not produce the body of the detained
 Contado v. Tan, 160 SCRA 404

R.6 When will the writ not apply

Ventura v. People, 86 SCRA 188

Alimpoos v. Court of Appeals, lO6 SCRA 159

IIan'ey v Defensor-Santiago, 162 SeRA 840

Estrada v. People, 468 SCRA 233

Alejano v. Cabuay, 468 SCRA 188

8.7 Period of imprisonment has exceeded the maximum

Lamen v. Director, Bureau of Corrections, 241 SCRA. 573

8.8 Remedy to regain custody of a minor

Tijing v. Court of Appeals, 354 SCRA 17

Demaisipv. Caheahan, 713 SCRA 13

8.9 Rclieffor denial of freedom of movement

In re: The Writ of Habeas Corpus for Reynaldo de Villa,

442 SCRA 706

8.10 Lf one is deprived of his right to speedy trial

Caballes v. Court of Appeals, 452 SCRA 312

9. H4flEAS CORPUS MA Y BE GRANTED IN EXCEPTIONAL

CASES EVEN WHEN THE PERSON IS DETAINED
PURS1'ANT TO A VAllO ARREST

Serapio v. Sundiganbayan. 396 SeRA 443

lo. FORTY EIGHT (48) HOURS REQUIREMENT TO APPEAL: OLD

AND NEW RULES .
Elepan,e v. Madayag, 196 SCRA 399
Sec. 3, Rule 41, 1997 rules of Civil Procedure

11. As a post~conviction remedy

Go v. Dimagiba, 460 SCRA 451

OTHER SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS

12. The Rule on The Writ ofAmparo - A.M. No. 07-9-12-SC

dated October 24, 2007

12.1 Mandatory reading: The Writ qlAmparo Revisited ­

741 SeRA 629

12.2 Contents ofa Petition for a Writ qlAmparo,

M;son v. Gallegos, 760 SCRA 363

 12.3 When will the Writ of Amparo not apply

Caram v. Segui, 732 SCRA 86

13. The Writ of Habeas Data - A.M. No. 08-1-16-SC dated

January 22. 2008

D.) Purpose

Roxas v. Gloria Macapagai Arroyo, 630 SCRA 210

Manila Electric Company v. Lim, 632 SCRA 195
Rodriguez v. Macapagal Arroyo, 660 SCRA 84
Gamhoa v. Chan, 677 SCRA 385

13.2 Facebook in relation to the writ of habeas data

Vivares v. St. Theresa's College, 737 SCRA 92

13.3 Production of Sex Video as a su~ject of habeas data

Police Sup!. Castillo v. Dr. Cruz, 605 SCRA 628

Lee v. Hagan, 738 SCRA 59

13.4 Read R.A. ] 0] 73 - Data Privacy Act of20 12

13.5 Law that invades right to privacy - The National

J.D. System

Ople v. Torres, 293 SCRA 141

14. The Writ of Kalikasan - A.M. No. 09-6-8-SC dated April 13,2010
and its Implementing Rules and Regulations

14.1 Aim of the Writ

Paje v. Casino, 749 SCRA 39

14.2 Nature of the writ

Social Justice Soeiety OffLcers v. Lim, 742 SCRA I

14.3 What is the Preeautionary Principle

West Tower Condominium Corp. v. First Philippine

Industrial CO'l'oration, 758 SCRA 292
Cf. Shell Philippines Exploration B. V. v. .Talos,
630 SCRA400

14.4 Who has the legal personality to sue in enforcement

of environmental.rights

Arigo v. Swift, 735 SCRA 102

 14.5 The need for a Balanced and Healthful Ecology

Resident Marine Mammals of the Protected

Seascape Tanon Straits v. Reyes, 756 SCRA 513
Oposa v. Factoran, 224 SCRA 792
C & M Timber Corporation v. Alcala,
273 SCRA402
MMDA v. Coneerned Residents of Manila Bay,
574 SeRA 661. Motion for Reconsideration in
MMDA v. Concerned Re-sidents of~:1an!b Ba.yc
643 SCRA90
International Service for the Acquisition of
Agfi-Diotech ApplicatllJ.i:l, Inc. y. Greenpeace
Southeast Asia (Phils), et. al., 776 SCRA 434,
Motion for Reconsideration denied in 798 SCRA
250

14.5.1 Who has the burden of proof in Kalikasan eases

LNL Archipelago Mine-rals, Inc. v. Agham Party List,

789SCRA 271

14.6 Highlights of the Climate Change Law (R.A. 9729)

15. R.A. 9439 - Hospital Detention Act (April 27, 2007) as

Implemented by Adm. Order No. 2008-0001 of the Department of
Hf:'lllth. This Jaw repe£lls Arts. 267, ')68 fllln ;70 of the Revis~n
Penal Code

Penalty - P50,OOO.OO tine or imprisonment of not less than one month

but not more than six months imprisonment or both

The other law is R.A. 8344 (August 25, 1997) - Anti Deposit Law
(An Act Penalizing the Refusal of Hospitals and Medieal Clinics to
Appropriate Initial Medical Treatment and Support in Emergency and
Serious Cases
.
Penalty - Not less than six months but nor more than two years and
four months !m?riso:nment or a fine of not lC'ss th"lJ~ P20,OOO.OO
but not more than P100,000.00 or botb

Cannona, et. al. v. UDMC, 93 SCRA 440

Manila Doetors Hospital v. So Un Chua, 497 SCRA 230

RULE 108 AND RULE 103

CANCELLATION OR CORRECTION OF ENTRIES

AND CHANGE OF NAME

Read related laws:

Articles 364 to 380, 393 to 396, 407 to 413, New Civil Code
Sections 4 and 13, 16 and 17, Aet No. 3753 (Law on Registry
of Civil Status)

Section 53, P. 0.1460; P.D:651; P.D. 1083

Se'2'ti<J!!. 1, R'.!!e 13, Employees C0!!!pe!!.s<!.t!<J!!. Art

Proclamation No. 326, Exeeutive Order Nos. 157 and i87

 Articles 178 and 348, Revised Penal Code

CA 142 as amended by RA 6085, Regulating the Vse of

Alias

L DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RVLE 108 AND RULE 103

Republic v. Belmonte, 158 SCRA 173

2. WHAT IS fN A NAME; USE OF ALlASES

2. J Alias Defmed

Limson v. Gonzales, 720 SCRA 246

2.2 Objective and Purpose of the Alias Law (C.A. ] 42)

Vrsua v. Court of Appeals, 256 SCRA 147

2.3 Repeated use of alias cannot b~ deemed habitual

People v. Joseph Ejercito Estrada, 583 SCRA 302

3. DEFfNITION OF "APPROPRIATE ADVERSARY

PROCEEDfNG"

Republic v. Vy, 703 SCRA 425

4. PETITION FOR SEX CHANGE

Silverio v. Republic, 537 SCRA 373

Republic v. Cagandahan, 565 SCRA 72

5. PROCEDURAL MATTERS fN RVLE 108

5.1 Change of status and citizenship cannot be granted in a

summary proceeding

Wong v. Republic, 115 SCRA 496

Leonor v. Court of Apveals. 256 SCRA 69
Republic v. Coseteng-Magpayo, 641 SCRA 533

5.2 An unrecognized illegitimate child must bear surname of

his mother

Alba v. Court of Appeals, 465 SCRA 495

5.3 Legitimate minor not allowed to use surname of second

husband of divorced mother. Reason for prohibition

Moore v. Republic, 8 SCRA 282

5.4 Change of surname because father is a swindler is not

sufficient justification

Naldoza v. Republic, 112 SCRA 568

5.5 Even substantial errors may be correeted under Rule

P:we 23
 108

Republic v. Olaybar, 715 SCRA 605

5.6 In a correction of entry. coUl1 has no jurisdiction to nullify

amamage

Braza v. City Civil Registrar of Himamaylan City,

Negros Occidental, 607 SCRA 638

6. GROUNDS FOR CHANGE OF NAME UNDER RULE 103

6.1 Change of name is only a privilege

Gan v. Republic, 803 SCRA 204

6.2 Change of ugly name

Republic v. Avila, 122 SCRA 483

6.3 Nature of a petition for change of name

Republic v. Hernandez, 253 SCRA 509

6.4 Specific grounds for change of name

(0 Re: Petition for Change of Name and/or Correction of

Entry in the Civil Registry of Julian Lin Carulasan Wang.
454 SeRA 155
Republic v. Court of Appeals and Wong, 209 SCRA 189

6.5 No law prohibits a married woman from continuing to use her

maiden name and surname if she chooses to

Arts. 370, 371, New Civil Code

Yasin v. Judge, Shari'a District Court, 241 SCRA 606
Bar Matte.r No. 1625, Re: Petition to Use Maiden Name
In Petition to Take the 2006 Bar Examinations, Josephine P.
Uy-Timosa, July 18, 2006

6.6 Purpose/Aim of change of name

Republic v. Mercadera, 637 SCRA 654

6.7 Change of name of an illegitimate child

Republic v. Capote, 514 SCRA 76

6.8 Elements of Usurpation of name

Tolentino v. Court of Appeals, 162 SCRA 66

7. PUBLIC AnON IS MANDATORY IN RULE 103 - REASONS

Ng Yao Siong v. Republic, 16 SCRA 483

Republic v. Judge ofBr. 111, CFI of Cebu, 132 SCRA 462

PflPP' 7.4
8. REQUIREMENTS IN A PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Republic v. Marcos, 182 SeRA 223

9. A CHANGE OF NAME IS A PRIVILEGE, NOT A MATTER OF

RIGHT

Republic v. Court of Appeals, 300 SCRA 138

10. ENTRY OF A FOREIGN DIVORCE DECREE

Corpuz v. Sto. Tomas. 628 SCRA 256

I I. CORRECTION AS TO NATIONALTTY OR CITIZENSHIP

Kilosbayan Foundation v. JanoIo, Jr., 625 SCRA 684

12. A FILIPINO WHO WAS ABLE TO OBTAIN DIVORCE

ABROAD CANNOT DISSOLVE filS MARRIAGE BY MERE
CHANGING THE ENTRY IN THE CIVIL REGISTRY

Fujiki v. Marinay, 700 SCRA 69

13. CHANGE OF NAME OF A RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION

Ang Mga Kaanib sa Iglesia ng Dios Kay Kristo Hesus,

H.S.K. sa Bansang Pilipinas, Inc. v. Iglesia ng Dios Kay
Cristo Jesus, 372 SCRA 171

14. RULE 108 IMPLEMENTS ART. 412 OF THE NEW CIVIL

CODE. IT DOES NOT CONTEMPLATE OF AN ORDINARY
CIVIL ACTION

Tan v. Republic, 133 SCRA 591

Zapanta v. Local Civil Registrar of the City ofDavao, 237 SeRA
25
Republic v. Labrador, 305 SCRA 438

15. CHANGE OF NAME OF CORPORATIONS

Republic Planters Bank v. Court of Appeals, 216 SCRA 738

16. Highlights ofR.A. 9048 - The Clerical Error Law

as amended by R.A. 10172. approved on August 15, 2012
(Authorizing the Local Civil Registrar to correct the day and
month and date of birth or sex of a person without need ofjudicial
or'1o:-r.

16.1 Clerical mistake defined

S.C. Megaworld Construction and Development

Corporation v. Parada, 705 SCRA 584

16.2 Birth of ehild should be reported within 30 days from date

of birth
 Baldos v. Court of Appeals, 624 SCRA 615

16.3 Other illustrative cases

Oode Y. Office of the Local Civil Registrar afLas

Pinas City, 734 SCRA 661
Kilosbayan Foundation v. Ennita and Justice Ong,
526 SCRA 353

]7. Highlights of RA. 9255 , as implemented by Administrative

Order No_ 1, S.cric~ 0[2004 dated May 14,2004 (The RevilJ~ L~w
- Wl Act Allowing Illegitimate Children to Use the Surname of
their Father)

"
Republic v. Capote, 514 SCRA 76
[nRe: Petition for Change of Name and/or Correction of
Entry in the Civil Registry of Julian Lin Caruiasan Vlang,
454 SCRA 155

Grande v. Antonio, 716 SCRA 69.8

RULES 104, lOS, 106, 107, 109

1. VOLUNTARY DISSOLUTION OF CORPORATIONS

1.1 Methods of Dissolution

Sections 117 to 121 - Corporation Code (B. P. 68)

Sections 249 and 405, Insurance Code

1.2 Requirements of dissolution of corporation must be

strictly complied with

Vesagas v. Court of Appeals, 371 SCRA 508

1.3 Definition and nature of liquidation

Yu v. Yukayguan, 589 SCRA 588

In Re: Petition for Assistance in the liquidation of the
Rural B(l31~L;: of Bokod (Bengllet), Irrc., PDIC v.
Bureau of Intemal Revenue, SIt SCRA 123

1.4 Grounds

PNB v. CFI of Rizal, Pasig, Br. XXI, 209 SCRA

294

1.5 Mandatory reading:

Corporate Rehabilitation - 737 SCRA 664

2. CONSTITUTION OF A FAMIL Y HOME

Read Articles 152 to 162, Family Code

2.1. Cut-Off period

P"OP ?h
 Manacop v. Court of Appeals. 215 SCRA, 773

2.2 Requisites to be a beneficiary of a family home

Patricio v. Dario, 111,507 SCRA 438

2.3 Exceptions to the Rule

Kelley, Jr. v. Planters Products, Inc., 557 SCRA 499

2.4 Nature of a family home

Josef v. Santos, 572 SCRA, 57

2.5 hmovation introduced by a Family Home

Arriola v. Arriola, 542 SCRA, 666

2.6 Limit of exemption of a family home

Eulogio v. Bell, Sr., 762 SCRA, 103

2.7 When deemed constituted - Arts. 153, 162, Family

CQde

Ramos v. Pangilinan, 625 SCRA, 181

2.8 When terminated - Art. 153, Family Code

2.9 When may it be sold - Art. 158, Fantily Code

Honrado v. Court of Appeals, 476 SCRA 280

2.10 Rigbts of creditors - Art. ISS, 160-161, Family Code

2.11 A faIQily home is exempt from execution

Oliva-De Mesa v. Acero, Jr., 663 SeRA 40

2.12 It cannot be established on property on co­

ownership with other persons

Cabang v. Basay, 582 SCRA 172

3. ABSENTEES

3.1 Applicable laws

Arrieles 393 to 396, 1108(2) and 2032, New Civil Code

Section Sex), Rule 131, Revised Rules ofeourt
Art. 41, Family Code

3.2 Requisites f?T declaration of presumptive death

Republic v. Nolasco, 220 SCRA 20

Republic v. Granada, 672 SCRA 432
 3.3 Proceeding for preswnptive death,e~ot be ineluded
in the settlement of estate of an absentee

Valdez v. Republie, 598 SCRA 646

3.4 Mere re-appearance will not terminate

subsequent marriage

Santos v. Santos, 737 SCRA 637

4. MULTIPLE APPEALS ALLOWED IN SPECIAL

PROCEEDINGS - RULE 109

"
4.1 Reason for the rule:

Marinduque Mining and Industrial Corporation v.

Court of Appeals, 567 SCRA 484
National Power Corporat.ion v. Laohoo, 593 SCRA
Arauas v. Mercado. 713 SCRA 194

4.2 Examples where multiple appeals may be taken

Roman Catholic Archbishop of Manila v. Court of

Appeals, 258 SCRA 186
Rovira v. Collil of Ajip~ak G~6 SCRA 573

4.3 Period to appeal

Laesamana v. Seeond Special Cases Division of

the Intermediate Appellate Court, 143 SCRA 643

4.4 Multiple appeals not allowed in legal separation

Banez v. Bauez, 374 SCRA 340

4.5 La?, and other illustrative eases

Section 39, B. P. 129, Section 1, Rule 109

Borromeo v. Borromeo" 97 Phil. 549

De Bo~a, etc. v. Tau, etc., 97 Phil. 872

5. Proper mode of appealing a judgment or final order in

Special Proeeedings

Chipongian v. Benitez-Lirio, 768 SCRA 204

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